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KOREA

UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION GUIDE

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KOREA

UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION GUIDE

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Eligibility

Applicants with sufficient Korean proficiency meeting one of the following conditions:

A. An applicant holding foreign citizenship whose parents are foreign (not Korean) citizens

B. An applicant who completed the entire 16-year education from elementary school to university in a foreign country (not Korea).

Requirements

* Documents can be checked from the website(http://graduate2. korea.ac.kr)

Additional Required Documents for Chinese Applicants should be checked other than below.

A. Admission application form

B. Recommendation letter from professors from one’s previous (last) institution (No specific forms needed.)

C. Certificate of Bachelor’s degree (or certificate of expected graduation) and official transcript including all transcripts from previous institutions before the transfer (Applicants for Master’s programs, Ph.D. Program and Integrated Master & Ph.D. degree Programs)

D. Certificate of Master’s degree (or certificate of expected graduation) and official transcript (Applicants for doctoral programs ONLY)

- Apostille degree certificates(or consul verified degree certificates) should be additionally submitted within the

two weeks of an admission decision by express mail. If applicants already submit apostille degree certificates(or

consular verified degree certificates) when they apply, the applicants do not need to submit it again.

E. Study plan (no specific form)

F. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (no specific form)

G. TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS or TOPIK (one of them)

H. Financial resources statement

1) Bank statement (a minimum of USD 20,000(Seoul Campus) / USD 18,000(Sejong Campus)or

equivalent in currency of applicants’ country) issued within 3 months

2) Financial support form from your tutor professor at Korea University Graduate School (with the tutor

professor’s certificate of employment): If you don’t have the bank statement with a minimum balance, it

can be substituted with the financial support form from your tutor professor.

I. Release of information form (Please fill out in English.)

J. Application Fee 127,000

K. A photocopy of your passport

L. Copy of alien registration (students in Korea only)

Time Limits for

Course of Study

Schedule

Procedure/Schedule Spring Semester Fall Semester

Submission of application form & required documents Sep Mar

Document Screening Oct ~ Nov Apr ~ May

Admissions Announcement Dec Jun

Scholarship Award Announcement Dec Jun

Beginning of Semester Mar Sep

Scholarship

Global Leader

Scholarship(Type A)

GPA from the previous (latest) school 4.0 of 4.5 / 3.83 of 4.3 / 3.57 of 4.0 / 90 of 100 or higher TOEFL (PBT) 577 / (CBT) 233 / (iBT) 90 or higher , TEPS 700(New TEPS 386) or higher, IELTS 7.0 or higher, TOPIK level 6 or above Recommendation from the department and permission from the dean of graduate school

· 100% of entrance fee and tuition fee

· Dormitory fee

Humanities and Social Science Scholarship(Type B)

GPA from the previous (latest) school 3.5 of 4.5 / 3.36 of 4.3 / 3.14 of 4.0 / 85 of 100 or higher TOEFL (PBT) 553 / (CBT) 220 / (iBT) 82 or higher , TEPS 620 (New TEPS 337) or higher, IELTS 6.0 or higher, TOPIK level 4 or above

· 60% of tuition fee

Natural Science and Engineering Scholarship(Type C)

· 65% of tuition fee

Departments

314 Masters & 328 doctoral areas in 107 Departments

Detailed Departments and Majors, visit:

http://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/gradeng/department/major.do

Dormitory

Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. The University dormitory is one option and also quite affordable, but the availability is limited.

■ website_ http://reslife.korea.ac.kr■ Seoul: e-mail_ [email protected] / phone_ +822-3290-1555

Sejong: e-mail_ [email protected] / phone_ +8244-860-1854

Residence Hall Rates & Payment (SPRING 2020)

Residence Hall Occupancy Semester(4 Months)Vacation Period

(approx. 2 Months)

CJ International House All with Bathroom

Single 2,000,000 1,000,000

Double 1,580,000 790,000

Anam Global House All with Bathroom

Double 1,580,000 790,000

Triple 880,000 440,000

Anam Hall 2 Communal Bathroom (Male only)

Standard Triple 780,000 390,000

Students must pay all the necessary residence hall rates(KRW) upfront.

■ Note for more detailed information on deadline of the payment, please chek the website for accommodations at http://reslife.korea.ac.kr

■ For the GKS Students, the option to register the room type can be different sometiomes and the other students(not GKS) are open to Anam Global House generally so that please confirm the exact information and the way to choose the Residence Hall from the Dormitory when you register surely.

Contacts■ Phone: (English) +82-2-3290-1358 (Chinese) +82-2-3290-1357■ Email: [email protected]■ Website: http://graduate2.korea.ac.kr

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Length of Studentship

Period for Leave of absence

Duration of Coursework

※ Interview is scheduled after document screening

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Eligibility & Documents

Programs

Buddy Program (KUISA)▶ Easily adjust to life in Korea and develop a better understanding of KU with the help of the Korea

University International Student Assistant (KUISA) program.

Exciting Cultural Life▶ Experience and learn about Korea from various perspectives (culture, history, industry, politics, and more).▶ Participate in various activities including the university marathon, international student festival and

the annual Korea-Yonsei (Ko-Yon) Games and so on.

Free classes▶ Free Korean language classes available during the school breaks.

LTE (Learning by Teaching Experience) Language Exchange Program▶ Learn Korean by teaching your mother tongue to your Korean language partner.

Mentoring Program▶ Improving academic performance and achieving academic goals by getting guidance and

assistance from mentors.

Schedule

Application Procedure Spring Fall

Submission of online application and supporting documents Aug - Oct Mar - Apr

Admissions results End of Nov End of Jun

Registration Dec Jul

※ For detailed application/admission requirements & schedule, please refer to the application guide on http://oia.korea.ac.kr > Degree Program > Application Guide

Scholarship

Year of Study Types Benefits Eligibility

Freshman and

Transfer Students

Scholarship AFull tuition fee (including

the admission fee) Overall evaluation

of the applicationScholarship B

50% of tuition (including the admission fee)

Sophomore, Junior,

and Senior

Academic Outstanding Scholarship

Full tuition fee for the next semester

Outstanding GPA

Academic Improvement Scholarship

50% of tuition for the next semester

Level of GPA progression

Need-Based Scholarship50% of tuition for next semester

Financially disadvantaged students

Departments▶ College and major:

http://registrar.korea.ac.kr → Academic Affairs → Departments

▶ To view course catalogue and the academic information:

http://registrar.korea.ac.kr → Academic Information → Course Registration → Courses

Tuition

Fields Fees per semester

Humanities Approximately KRW 3,900,000 (USD 3,900)

Sciences Approximately KRW 4,500,000 (USD 4,500)

All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Accommodation

CJ International House

▶ Single/Double▶ Fitness center, study room, dining hall, piano room, lounge, seminar room,

coin laundry, communal PC with printers, and more

Anam Global House▶ Double/Triple▶ Dining hall, seminar room, lounge, coin laundry, communal PC with printers

Anam Hall 2

(Male students only)

▶ Triple▶ Cafeteria, fitness center, reading room, library, lounge, seminar room, piano

room, coin laundry, communal PC with printers, and more

A. Location: All dormitories are located on Seoul campus (5-10 minutes’ walk from Exit 2 of Anam Station, Line 6)

B. Application: Admitted students should individually apply for dormitory on http://reslife.korea.ac.kr.

Contacts■ Phone: +82-2-3290-5156,5157■ Email: [email protected]■ Website: http://oia.korea.ac.kr

Requirements Documents for submission

Citizenship/Academic

A. Both the applicant and applicant's parent(s) must be non-Korean citizenB.The applicant must have completed regular primary and secondary education, equivalent to Grade 1 to 12 in Korean education system, either in Korea or overseas, and graduate before February for spring semester/ August for the fall semester.

Language Proficiency

▶ One or more of the following documents:A. Korean: A score report of TOPIK or certificate of completion from Korean

Language Center at Korea UniversityB. English: A score report of TOEFL iBT or IELTS (academic)C. Native speakers of Korean or English speakers may submit high school

transcripts as a proof of the primary language of instruction at school.* Depending on their major, students with high English language proficiency

will receive an exemption from the Intensive Korean Language Training and there will be no restriction in taking major courses.

Online Application ▶ a hard copy of the submitted online application, personal statement, a school

record and letter of Consent(must be printed out).

High School Documents

▶ a certificate of attendance of high/secondary school▶ an official transcript of high/secondary school▶ an official (expected) graduation certificate of high/secondary school

Other Documents▶ a photocopy of the passport information page of the applicant oneself and

parent(s), family register/relationship certificate, ▶ a recommendation letter

Applicable to Arts and Design applicants only

▶ Portfolio (max. A4, 10 pages) and statement of Verification for Portfolio

For details, please refer to the application guide.

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Students currently enrolled in a college with at least one semester of attendance

Courses

Appx. 120 courses in Business and Economics/Humanities/Sociology and Cultural Studies/Fine Arts and Design/Science/Law/Politics and International Relations/Korean and East Asian Studies/Korean Language

Admission Details Procedures

ProgramISC IWC

4 weeks 6 weeks 3 weeks extra 1-week

Schedule

Application Jan ~ May Aug ~ Nov

Registration May Nov

Course

PeriodJun ~ Jul Jun ~ Aug Dec ~ Jan Jan

Fees

Application KRW 100,000 (Appx. USD 90) N/A

Tuition

1 course: KRW 1,600,000 (Appx. USD 1,380)

2 courses: KRW 2,800,000 (Appx. USD 2,550)

3 courses: KRW 3,700,000 (Appx. USD 3,360)

1 course: : KRW 1,600,000 (Appx.USD 1,380)

2 courses:: KRW 2,800,000 (Appx. USD 2,550)

KRW 500,000

(Appx.USD 430)

Required Documents- Official Academic Transcript

- Proof of Health Insurance VALID during ISC/IWC Program

- Copy of Passport

Special Features- Prominent Academics: About 120 courses taught by 60 distinguished academics from world’s top

universities

- Diversity: More than 2,500 students participating from 300 institutions in about 50 countries

- Cultural Experience: Students can taste the unique Korean culture during various day trips.

- Internship Opportunity: Internship opportunities will be available for students to gain experiences in various career fields at companies or national organizations.

Contacts■ Phone: +82-2-3290-1152,1158■ Email: (ISC) [email protected] (IWC) [email protected]■ Website: (ISC) http://summer.korea.ac.kr (IWC) http://winter.korea.ac.kr

Requirements/Application Deadlines

Eligibility• GPA: equivalent to 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale)• To have completed 2 full semesters at home university at the time of application• To be nominated by home university

Term Dates Application Deadline

Spring Semester

Mar ~ Jun Nov 15

Fall Semester Sep ~ Dec Apr 20

Credit TransferAcademic credits earned through this program can be transferred under the exchange regulations and used to satisfy degree requirements at home institutions

Global KU Scholarships

Applicable Semester

Eligible Applicants Type Amount

First Semester at KU

Exchange Students (University Level Agreement only) * Type and amount to be decided by KU

Admission Scholarship

KRW 100,000 ~ KRW 1,600,000

Travel Scholarship

KRW 100,000 ~ KRW 1,500,000

Second Semester

at KU

Exchange Students (University Level Agreement only)

Study Abroad(Visiting) Students* Only applicable to exchange/study abroad(visiting) students participating in full-year program

Merit Scholarship

KRW 1,200,000 awarded based on students’ academic achievement of the first semester at KU

Required Documents

• Global KU scholarship application form• One passport-sized photograph (attached on the application form)• Letter of recommendation

Application Deadlines

• Spring Semester : Jan• Fall Semester : Jul

U21/APRU Scholarships

Types Eligibility Universities Amount

U21 Scholarship

U21 members : https://universitas21.com/network/members(To be awarded based on students’ home university - no need for separate application)

U21 member universities in Asia

KRW

250,000

Non-Asian U21 member universities

KRW

500,000

APRU Scholarship

APRU members :https://apru.org/members/member-universities(To be awarded based on students’ home university - no need for separate application)

APRU member universities in Asia

KRW

250,000

Non-Asian APRU member universities

KRW

500,000

Contacts■ Phone: +82-2-3290-5171, 5176 ■ Email: [email protected] ■ Website: http://gsc.korea.ac.kr > Exchange/Visiting Student

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Regular Korean Program

[The leading Korean language program that Korea University guarantees]

- Eligibility: Overseas Koreans and foreigners with a high school diploma or equivalent

Year Term Application Deadline Orientation Duration

2020

Spring 1/31 3/3 3/9~5/21

Summer 4/29 6/1 6/5~8/14

Fall 7/31 9/1 9/7~11/20

Winter 10/30 12/1 12/7~2021/2/19

Short-term Intensive Program

[Learn Korean language and culture during your vacation!]

- Eligibility: Overseas Koreans and foreigners with a high school diploma or equivalent

Year Term Application Deadline Orientation Duration

2020

Spring 1 1/23 2/17 2/17~3/6 3weeks

Spring 2 2/14 3/9 3/9~3/20 2weeks

Summer 1 5/29 6/25 6/25~7/22 4weeks

Summer 2 7/10 8/3 8/3~8/21 3weeks

Summer 3 7/31 8/24 8/24~9/4 3weeks

Winter 12/4 1/4 1/14~1/22 3weeks

Youth Summer School

[Learn Korean language and culture through fun extracurricular activities!]

- Eligibility: Teenagers aged 14 to 18

Year Application Deadline Orientation Duration

2020 5/29 6/25 6/25~7/22

※ Please visit website (http://klc.korea.ac.kr) for more detailed information such as required documents, tuition fees, and the dormitory.

Dormitory

Year Semester Application Period Residence Period

2020

Spring 1/20~1/31 2/29~5/24

Summer 4/20~4/29 5/27~8/17

Fall 7/20~7/31 8/29~11/23

Winter 10/19~10/30 11/28~2021/2/22

Fee 1,200,000 KRW per person (one semester)

Application ProcedureApply on the KLC website → Check acceptance(by email) → Pay the dormitory fee

Facilities

Double occupancyRoom furnishings: a desk, a stand, a closet, a bed, a cooling & heating system, and a bathroom, etcPublic facilities: laundry room, reading room, seminar room, convenience store, laundry, restaurants, etc

Residence Period The maximum residence period is one semester. Extension is not permitted.

TuitionRegular Program

Admission Fee KRW 60,000

Course Fee

Levels 1~6: KRW 1,660,000 per semester

Afternoon Class, Academic Korean Course: KRW 1,500,000 per semester

Research Class: KRW 1,281,000 per semester[4 days/week]*Research Classes are only offered in the afternoon

Short Term Intensive Program

Semester Tuition Fee Dormitory Fee

Spring 1 KRW 1,152,000 -

Spring 2 KRW 850,000 -

Summer 1 KRW 1,362,000 KRW 590,000

Summer 2 KRW 1,152,000 KRW 470,000

Summer 3 KRW 1,152,000 -

Winter KRW 1,152,000 KRW 470,000

Application for Enrollment

1.Application Procedure

Regular Program & Special Programs

Required Application Materials

Regular Program

▶ For those who do not need a student visa

1) Completed application form (Download it at http://klc.korea.ac.kr)

2) Original copy of Graduation Certificate or Certificate of Enrollment

3) Copy of applicant's passport and two ID photos (3.5cm x 4.5cm)

▶ For those needing a student visa (D-4 Visa)




4) Copy of applicant's bank statement indicating a minimum balance of USD 10,000 (for studies lasting 2 or more terms) * Submit Family Relation Certificate (if the bank account is under the name of the applicant's family member).

5) Reference documents (only upon request by KLC)

Special Program

▶ Youth Summer School, Short-term Intensive Program




Contacts■ Phone: +82-2-3290-2971~3 ■ Email: [email protected]■ Website: http://klc.korea.ac.kr

※ Academic calendar can be vary depending on the situation.

※ Academic calendar can be vary depending on the situation.

※ Tuition fees are adjusted annually in the spring semester. Even for pre-registered students, tuition fees will be settled once the annual tuition is determined.

145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, KoreaTEL_02-3290-1350~9 FAX_02-925-2633

http://graduate.korea.ac.kr/